Personal Injury

Alabama Premises Liability Attorneys

Slip and Falls • Recreational Park Accidents • All Personal Injury Claims

Many people need a lawyer for the first time when another person's negligence causes an injury accident. However, not all law firms are equally qualified to handle personal injury claims. And not all lawyers are committed to your needs—they may push for a quick settlement that doesn't cover your losses.

The attorneys of the Law Offices of Mark D. Ryan, P.C. understand that a serious injury could potentially cost you your livelihood and hinder your ability to enjoy life as before. We strive for fair and timely settlements, but we work to ensure that you are fully compensated for your physical, medical, economic, and personal losses. If that means taking your case to a jury, we are fully prepared to do so. Our Bay Minette practice represents premises liability and other personal injury victims in Baldwin County and throughout southwest Alabama, including tourists and snowbirds injured while visiting Alabama.

Free Personal Injury Consultation: 877.797.2002

Our lawyers handle all types of personal injury cases:

• Slip and fall injuries (see Premises Liability below)
• Recreational park accidents (see below)
• Dog bites and animal attacks (see below)
• Motor vehicle accidents: car, truck, motorcycle, ATV, and boat accidents
• Defective product injuries
• Wrongful death
• Health affects from toxic mold contamination
• Construction site and work injuries caused by a negligent third party (i.e., damages above and beyond Worker's Compensation)

Premises Liability Claims

Property owners are legally responsible for your safety. We have successfully settled and tried hundreds of claims relating to safety hazards that the premises owner was aware of (or should have known of) and failed to address:

• Slip and fall accidents caused by construction defects, concealed hazards, slick surfaces, wet floors, neglected maintenance, or poor lighting.
• Recreational facilities, especially those catering to families with small children, have a high duty to ensure patron safety. We have handled amusement park ride injuries, water park injuries, drownings or injuries at swimming pools and beaches, even injury at a miniature golf attraction.
• Dangerous dogs: Alabama's "one free bite" rule lets the dog's owner off the hook if the animal had no known propensity for violence. But pet owners are strictly liable for injuries if the dog (or other animal) had previously bitten, chased, or behaved aggressively.

Business owners, homeowners, and owners of apartment buildings and condos are all accountable for injuries caused by dangerous conditions. Premises liability claims often involve back injury, broken wrists and elbows, fractured hips, head injuries, and other serious harm. Through prompt investigation we identify and interview witnesses and document dangerous conditions. When indicated we consult with a variety of safety experts to attest to defects or negligence to establish liability. Instead of a quick insurance payoff that fails to cover losses, we commonly secure settlements that pay for the significant medical care, lost income, pain and suffering, and the lasting effects of permanent disability or disfigurement caused by serious injury.

Sample Cases

We recovered damages for a child who suffered severe crush injuries to a hand in a rental condominium accident; the heavy steel front door slammed shut violently when the back door facing the Gulf was open.

In another case, we secured compensation for a sunbather who suffered serious injuries when the lifeguard at a public beach ran over her with his ATV.

Experienced Premises Liability and Personal Injury Lawyers

Mark D. Ryan offers 12 years of experience and a record of results in civil litigation. We are devoted to aggressive negotiations to get you the compensation you need as soon as possible. We are sympathetic to your physical and financial burdens. Unlike the insurance company, our job is to protect your interests and maximize your recovery of damages. Contact us immediately at 877.797.2002 for a free consultation at our Bay Minette or Orange Beach office.